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Having discovered a way to remove toxic chemicals from waste water at rubbish tips, this Brisbane firm hopes to now roll out its tech to treat drinking water across the US.
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Trading platform eToro is going after a slice of the Australian superannuation market, acquiring a Mike Cannon-Brookes-backed super play in a deal worth up to $80m.
Why a ban on paying ransoms would solve cyber crisis
WiseTech founder Richard White has told a Sydney conference he’ll never pay a cyber ransom demand and that a national ban on doing so would protect all private companies.
New age for data centres
The need to power artificial intelligence products and changes to cooling methods are changing the face of data centres.
‘Political will’ needed to get crypto off ground
Australia is witnessing some green shoots in its development of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, but an upcoming election could halt its progress, a conference has been warned.
Start-up seeks funds for sub-aqua cleaner that doubles as a spy
Meet the Aussie diver seeking $15m to scale the underwater cleaning drone business that’s proven to save ships fuel, can map reefs and double as a spy.
CBA leaps forward in banks’ AI race
The nation’s largest bank has just leapfrogged its big four competitors as it implemented some of the most powerful AI tools in the region.
Up to $50m fines for scam apathy shouldn’t be necessary: AFCA
Banks and telcos shouldn’t need today’s announced legislation of up to $50m in fines to enforce scam protection and should take a proactive position, AFCA chief David Locke says.
‘Shortsighted’: Overseas student cap to hit accommodation sector
Property developers say the government’s decision to cap the number of international students entering Australia ‘makes no sense’.
No rest till Xmas for AirTrunk boss
The 45-year-old tech founder has vowed not to put down the tools until the $24bn Blackstone-AirTrunk deal receives regulatory approval. Then he’ll take his family on a holiday.
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